Soooooo...players have 5 days to get themselves ready (less if they open with a road game)? I know the vast majority are either playing overseas or keeping in condition on their own but this certainly opens the door to plenty of muscle pulls and strains. I know they gotta vote on the agreement and everything but they should be getting in there sooner rather than later.

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